"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Title: Midnight Thief
Author: Livia Blackburne
Series: Midnight Thief, #1
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Release: July 8th 2014
Pages: 368 (hardcover)
Growing up on Forge’s streets has taught Kyra how to stretch a coin. And when that’s not enough, her uncanny ability to scale walls and bypass guards helps her take what she needs. But when the leader of the Assassins Guild offers Kyra a lucrative job, she hesitates. She knows how to get by on her own, and she’s not sure she wants to play by his rules. But he’s persistent—and darkly attractive—and Kyra can’t quite resist his pull.
Tristam of Brancel is a young Palace knight on a mission. After his best friend is brutally murdered by Demon Riders, a clan of vicious warriors who ride bloodthirsty wildcats, Tristam vows to take them down. But as his investigation deepens, he finds his efforts thwarted by a talented thief, one who sneaks past Palace defenses with uncanny ease.
When a fateful raid throws Kyra and Tristam together, the two enemies realize that their best chance at survival—and vengeance—might be to join forces. And as their loyalties are tested to the breaking point, they learn a startling secret about Kyra’s past that threatens to reshape both their lives.
It was almost four month ago when I read the novella Poison Dance by Livia Blackburne for her upcoming Midnight Thief series. And since then, I have only wished for time to pass faster. Despite the short length, Poison Dance is a story all high fantasy fans will appreciate (you can find my review here). I was completely mesmerized by the world Blackburne created and her characters were nothing short of impressive. It lures you in and before you know it you are already determined to follow this story to the end.
(The kindle version of the novella is currently free on Amazon, be sure to check it out!)
That is an awesome cover! Looks good!
ReplyDeleteMissie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
Haha, it sure is! I like the font a lot too :P
DeleteSure a great cover!! Sounds really good too! :)
ReplyDeleteI know! It reminds me of a lot of the sneaky thief games I have players :P Like Dishonored
DeleteSounds like a great new fantasy, thanks for sharing Angel!
ReplyDeleteJeann @ Happy Indulgence
You're welcome Jeann! I hope you pick it up when it comes out :)
DeleteI haven't read Livia Blackburn yet. This cover is awesome. I may have to check this one out.
ReplyDeleteYES!!! You can go read the novella first, it's free right now :P It will give you a feel of her writing style.
DeleteSame thing happened with me and Poison Dance :D So yeah, I'm pretty excited for this one as well!
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DeleteThe novella was offered to me as well, but I have very little patience for them, I'm afraid. Still, I'm excited to read the full lenght novel, and I'll probably read the prequel right before. Love the cover, too!
ReplyDeleteI liked the novella a lot, and I absolutely love the characters in there. Hopefully I will see them again in this one!
DeleteOooh...this sounds great! I'm trying to read more fantasy, and this looks like a great one to add to my TBR list! I'm loving the concept and the cover is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing Angel, and, as always, GREAT choice! :D
ReplyDelete~ Zoe @ The Infinite To-Read Shelf
:DDDDD Yayayayay *happy dance* This kind of fantasy is exactly my type, so I'm so pumped for it!
DeleteI totally want to read this! I read Poison Dance too, and while I thought it was good, it kind of felt odd for me because I didn't "know" the characters or anything yet. (lol if that makes sense!) Can't WAIT for this one to come out!!
ReplyDeleteI know, the novella only showed a glimpse of how everything is, but I love the world building so much!! Can't wait to get back to it!
DeleteI'm not too sure if this is my kind of book but I do hope you enjoy it :)
ReplyDeleteI wasn't aware of this book but it sounds interesting. I'll add it on my TBR shelf immediately (and read the novella as soon as possible) thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBoyanna The Bookmaidens
Wow this book sounds good!! *adds to TBR list*
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing this to my attention!
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For a second there I thought this said Crown of Midnight. Anyway, this book sounds amazing!!! Love your blog <3
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This book is on my TBR list :)
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That cover is badass, I'd love to read it!
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This book sounds amazing, kind of like Throne of Glass but different. I definitely want to read it. Thanks for the recommendation! New follower xx
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